Articles by Michael Le Pard

About Michael Le Pard

Michael Le Pard (“Mr. Totalmotorcycle”) is the Founder of Total Motorcycle, the world’s largest motorcycle information site, trusted by over 430 million riders since 1999. With over 34 years of experience in motorcycles, gear and rider culture, he has built a global community dedicated to empowering and inspiring motorcyclists. Total Motorcycle remains his passion project. Combining expert research, hands‑on knowledge and a commitment to helping riders make informed decisions about bikes, gear and safety worldwide.

Picturesque Pittsburgh International Race Complex MotoAmerica

Aug 20, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Josh Herrin Content With Friday Pace at PittRace The Pittsburgh International Race Complex sees Herrin finish P2 on day one with much on the line Sunnyvale, Calif., August 19, 2022 – Josh Herrin (Warhorse HSBK […]

Lucky Number 13? 2022 MotoGP Red Bull Ring

Aug 20, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Jack Miller and Pecco Bagnaia finish second and fifth at the end of Friday’s free practice for the Austrian GP at the Red Bull Ring Three Ducatis top the timesheets with Zarco (Pramac Racing Team) […]

Inspiration Friday Top Secrets of Adventure Riding

Inspiration Friday #210: Top Secrets of Adventure Riding

Aug 19, 2022 Michael Le Pard

“If someone else can do it, you can do it as well…” welcome to our 210th week of Inspiration Friday: Top Secrets of Adventure Riding! This week Total Motorcycle opens the adventure travel vault of […]

New Six-Passenger Honda Pioneer 1000-6 Deluxe Crew

Aug 19, 2022 Michael Le Pard

August 19, 2022 — ALPHARETTA, Georgia Pioneer 1000 family expands with all-new Crew model Six-person cab features class-leading space and comfort Honda today announced its all-new multipurpose side-by-side, the Pioneer 1000-6 Deluxe Crew—a highly anticipated addition […]

Fake News? From Spanish holiday to professional Motocross racer in a week

Aug 19, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing Brings New Talent for U.S. Debut Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing is pleased to announce that Guillem Farres will join the 250 team at Round 10 of the Lucas Oil […]

Exciting Penultimate Push to Lock Up EMX250 Crown in France MXGP

Aug 18, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The podium champagne sprayed at the Finnish Grand Prix has barely had time to dry as the Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP team shifts its focus to the 17th and penultimate round of the FIM […]

Best in the Desert: Vegas to Reno Nevada & US Hard Enduro USHE Overall Champion Pro Women Class

Aug 18, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Best in the Desert Vegas to Reno Nevada August 10th, 2022 The Best in the Desert’s flagship race, the Vegas to Reno, is a 500-mile high-speed race in the Nevada desert. The race course […]

MotoAmerica Supersport descends rolling green countryside for PittRace 2022

Aug 18, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The flying number two has his first chance to make it number one as MotoAmerica Supersport descends on the rolling green countryside for PittRace 2022 Sunnyvale, Calif., August 17, 2022 — Josh Herrin (Warhorse HSBK Racing […]

Pittsburgh International Race Complex hosts round eight MotoAmerica

Aug 18, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Danilo Petrucci and Ducati Head to PittRace Leading The Championship With Three Rounds to Go The Pittsburgh International Race Complex hosts round eight as Petrucci and Gagne square off Sunnyvale, Calif., August 17, 2022 — […]

Back on track at the Red Bull Ring for Austrian GP

Aug 17, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The Ducati Lenovo Team has arrived at the Red Bull Ring, near Zeltweg, to contest the Austrian GP this weekend, the thirteenth round of the 2022 MotoGP World Championship. The track, which was introduced to the […]

bLU cRU FIM Europe Cup SuperFinale at MXGP Charente Maritime

Aug 17, 2022 Michael Le Pard

More than 100 YZ Riders Set for YZ bLU cRU FIM Europe Cup SuperFinale at MXGP Charente Maritime After an action-packed season of national-level racing, more than 100 of Europe’s top-performing YZ 125cc, 85cc and […]

AMERICA’S LONGEST OFFROAD RACE RENO DESERT RACE

Aug 17, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Skyler Howes has won the prestigious Vegas to Reno desert race held in Nevada, USA. Riding his Husqvarna Factory Racing FR 450 Rally in the event, Howes fought back from a difficult qualifying session to […]

Strong mid-season momentum in NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle class

Aug 16, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – August 15. Angelle Sampey: Suzuki Hayabusa – 2nd in Championship. Eddie Krawiec: Suzuki Hayabusa – 3rd in Championship. Vance & Hines/Mission Suzuki rider Eddie Krawiec capitalised on his strong mid-season […]

Familiar tale of troubles plagued Thruxton BSB

Aug 16, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – August 15. Christian Iddon: Suzuki GSX-R1000R – 12-11-11 Danny Kent: Suzuki GSX-R1000R – DNF-22-15 A familiar tale of tyre life troubles plagued the Buildbase Suzuki team at Thruxton for the […]

New cutting-edge 2023 Yamaha Supersport and Off-Road Bikes

Aug 15, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha riders, get your engines running! Dozens of new cutting-edge 2023 Yamaha Supersport and Off-Road Bikes with Yamaha’s “Lighter, Slimmer, Faster & More Fun” philosophy will really get your moving. Total Motorcycle has the latest […]